Archive for Type 99

Sweet early Type 99 Infantry rifle. This one was manufactured in the Nagoya Arsenal and dates from the 3rd Series, perhaps 1942. Everything matches, just no dust cover. Andrew claims this is a downgrade from this one here. Andrew is also a wanker sometimes.

This is my second Type 99 rifle. It’s a Nagoya late series 5, which puts it late 43 to late 44. The rifle is a bolt and receiver serial match but the stock is a mismatch, although correct for the series. This rifle was produced when the Japanese had started to simplify the design, resulting in the elimination of the monopod and anti-aircraft sights. The rear band still has the mount holes for the monopod although one has never been fitted. The main reason I bought this rifle was because it has the late type canvas sling, which is terrifically hard to get hold of.